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Faculty Development - Rowan-Virtua SOM: Community & Belonging

Resources for clinical and academic faculty

Definitions

The following definitions are from "The Language of Identity: Using Inclusive Terminology at Rowan University": 

  • Diversity - Diversity is variety in group presence and interactions based on a broad spectrum of demographics, cultures, philosophical differences, and lived experiences.
  • Inclusion - Inclusion is the intentional action of including groups in society who may otherwise be minoritized, marginalized, and/or vulnerable.
  • Bias - Bias is preference for or against someone, whether conscious or unconscious.
  • Microaggression - Microaggressions are brief verbal, nonverbal, and/or environmental insults towards individuals based on their identity. They do not have to be intentional
  • Ally - An ally is an individual from one identity group who actively supports members of another identity group.

Rowan Statements for Syllabi

Recommended Syllabus Language

Rowan-Virtua SOM uses the language below on all Block, Course, Intersession, and Clerkship Syllabi:

Rowan University Discrimination (Title VI) and Sexual Misconduct and Harassment (Title IX) Reporting

Students are strongly encouraged to submit the Rowan University electronic reporting form in real-time for all alleged events to ensure proper follow-up and resolution.

To learn more about Title IX regarding sexual harassment, assault or misconduct go to: https://sites.rowan.edu/osec/titles/ix/
→ Reporting Form for Student Sexual Misconduct/Title IX

To learn more about Title VI regarding discrimination and harassment go to: https://sites.rowan.edu/osec/titles/vi/vi-reporting.html
→ Reporting Form for Discrimination/Harassment/Retaliation

Office of Student Equity and Compliance (OSEC), Savitz Hall 203, 856-256-5830

Rowan Offices/Departments

General Resources

Please see the following Research and Resource Sites.

Rowan University

Outside Resources

Rowan-Virtua SOM Recorded Events

Stigma in Medicine -The Power of Language
2/21/25, 7am-8am
Presenters:

  • Ashley Walker, MD
    Professor, Department of Psychiatry
    School of Community Medicine, The University of Oklahoma - Tulsa
  • Melissa Chen, MD
    Assistant Dean, Office of Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion, CMS
    Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
    Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Materials:

Exploring Best Practices in Health Professions Education for Gen Z Students
1/17/25, 7am-8am
Presenters:

  • Sarah M. Lerchenfeldt, Pharm.D., BCPS
    Associate Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies
    Interim Co-Chair for the Department of Foundational Medical Studies
  • Tracey Taylor, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies
    Assistant Dean for Diversity & Inclusion

Materials:

Black Maternal Health Summit - Event Recording
4/17/24, 6-8:30pm

Agenda:

  • Chanel Porchia-Albert’s presentation on Collaborative Models for Holistic Maternity Care
  • My Black Health is Beautiful Curriculum Panel
    • Featuring: Jaye Wilson, Crystal Charley, and Dr. Pamela Brug

Event recording (Keynote - 15:40; Panel Discussion - 1:19:15)

Resources to Address Microaggressions
1/19/24, 7am-8am
Presenter:
Steve Garwood, EdD, Director of Faculty Development & Interim Chair, DEI Committee

Materials:

Panel Discussion - Creating an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Practice
4/19/23, 6pm-7:30pm

  • Moderator: Kristin Bertsch, PhD, Director, NJ AHEC; Course Director CSLL; Assistant Professor; Psychologist; Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • Panelists
    • Shanin Gross, DO, Lead Physician, Virtua Pride Primary Care
    • Rachel Silliman Cohen, MD, FAAP. Director, CARES Institute, and Associate Professor, Rowan-Virtua SOM
    • Lauren Spivack, MD. Director of the Rowan Center for Chronic Pelvic Pain and Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Rowan-Virtua SOM
    • Michele Tartaglia, DO, FACOOG, CS. Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Rowan-Virtua SOM
  • Resources

"Listen to Black Mamas" Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion/Talk Back
2/23/23, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Description: "Listen to Black Mamas" is a documentary film on the maternal mortality crisis in New Jersey. 

Compassionomics
2/15/22, 7am-8am
Presenter: Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE
Co-President/CEO of Cooper University Health Care and the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Materials: